Education Collections Assistant

Our Education Collections are authentic museum objects and part of the Museum's collections. What makes this collection unique and special is that that our community can interact with this collection on personal level. We encourage people of all ages to explore and discover the natural sciences through real, tangible experiences with our collections.

The Education Collections volunteer will be responsible for working with the education collections manager and the education collections assistant manager to maintain the daily responsibilities of the department by pulling specimens for carts and educational programs, putting specimens away, and preparing, cataloging, recording inventory, and assisting with daily operations.

Required Skills

Ability to follow specific directions and see tasks through

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Steady hands

Clear and legible penmanship

Ability to see fine detail, with magnification as needed

Solid experience handling delicate collection objects

Organized and extremely detail-oriented

Excellent communication and writing skills

Solid working knowledge of computers

Solid knowledge and understanding of a natural history museum

TrainingTraining will be provided by the education collections manager and assistant manager

ScheduleShifts available Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 12: p.m. or 1 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Applicants must be able to volunteer for at least one four hour shift each week with a minimum of 20 shifts within one year.

Minimum Age RequirementsAvailable to individual applicants 18 years of age or older.

How To ApplyPlease complete the online Adult Application. If you have any questions please call 303.370.6490.